pumpkin tablecloth

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Projec: Sophisicaed Pumpkin Tablecloh

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American Pachwork & Quiling | Quil Sampler | Quils and More

Black pumpkin silhouettes on a creamy white

tablecloth bring an elegant touch to a Halloween table.


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Maerials 2 yards ivory cotton print

(tablecloth)

1 yard black wool felt (appliqus) 4 yards black jumbo rickrack 1 yard lightweight fusible web Tear-away fabric stabilizer Embroidery floss: ivory Thread: black Fabric markers for dark and light

fabrics Teflon appliqu pressing sheet

(optional) Embroidery needle

Finished tablecloth: 34" square

(excluding rickrack)

Yardage and cutting instructions

are based on 36" of usable wool

felt fabric width and 42" of usable

cotton fabric width.

Measurements include a 1/4" seam

allowance. Sew with right sides

together unless otherwise stated.

Cu Fabrics:Cut pieces in the following order.

The patterns are on pages 47.

Pumpkin Pattern A is in three

sections. To make a full-size

pattern, trace sections on one

large piece of paper, overlapping

shaded areas.

To make pattern templates, see

Make and Use Templates on

page 8. Be sure to transfer

stitching lines marked on patterns

A and B to the templates, then to

the fabric pieces.

Wool felt (available in crafts

stores) doesnt fray, so there is noneed to turn under the edges of the

appliqu shapes. Cut edges

cleanly, keeping them as smooth as

possible.

To use fusible web for

appliquing, complete the following

steps.

1. Lay fusible web, paper side

up, over patterns. Use a pencil to

trace each pattern the number

of times indicated in cuttinginstructions, leaving at least 12"

between tracings. Cut out each

fusible-web shape roughly 14"

outside traced lines.

2. Following manufacturers

instructions, press fusible-web

shapes onto designated fabrics;

let cool. Cut out fabric shapes on

drawn lines and peel off paper

backings.

Fromivoryprint,cut: 234" squaresFromblackfelt,cut:

4 each of patterns A and BFromrickrack,cut:

435"-long pieces

Assemble Tablecloh1. Place an ivory print 3412"

square right side up. Pin center

of a 35"-long piece of black

rickrack along one edge of

square, being sure ends are

off fabric edges so adjacent

rickrack pieces will not abut

at corners (Diagram 1). Baste

rickrack in place. Repeat along

remaining edges.

2. With right sides together, layer

remaining ivory print 3412"

square atop Step 1 unit. Sew

together, leaving a 7" opening

for turning (Diagram 2). Turn

right side out and press.

Whipstitch opening closed tomake tablecloth.

Embellish Tablecloh1. Using a marker for dark

fabrics, transfer stitching lines

on Pattern A to black felt Apumpkins. Using three strands

of ivory floss and a running

stitch, embroider pumpkins.

To make a running stitch,

pull needle up at A and insert it

back into fabric at B (Running

Stitch Diagram). Continue in

same manner, loading several

stitches on needle at a time.

Repeat to embroider remaining

pumpkins.

2. Using Pattern B and black felt

B pieces, repeat Step 1 to

embroider corner pieces.

3. Position an embroidered B piece

in each corner of tablecloth,

aligning adjacent seamed

edges. Following manufacturers

instructions, fuse in place.

Note: To avoid scorching, place

a Teflon appliqu pressing sheet

over each piece, if desired.

4. Referring to photo, page 1,

center an embroidered pumpkin

along one edge of tablecloth,

about 12" from seamed edge;

fuse in place. Repeat to

add remaining embroidered

pumpkins.

5. Referring to Pattern A, use a

fabric marker for light fabrics to

transfer stitching lines for vines

to tablecloth.

6. Lay tablecloth on flat surface

and position stabilizer under

vines area to be stitched.

Using black thread and a small

zigzag stitch or satin stitch,

add vines to one pumpkin.

Remove stabilizer. Repeat to add

remaining vines to each pumpkin

and complete tablecloth.


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RUNNING STITCH DIAGRAM DIAGRAM 1

DIAGRAM 2

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34" sq.


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Make TemplaesA template is a pattern made from

extra-sturdy material so you can

trace around it many times withoutwearing away the edges. Acrylic

templates for many common

shapes are available at quilt shops.

Or you can make your own by

duplicating printed patterns on

template plastic.

To make permanent templates,

purchase easy-to-cut template

plastic, available at quilt shops and

crafts supply stores. Lay the

plastic over a printed pattern.

Trace the pattern onto the plastic

using a ruler and a permanent

marker to ensure straight lines,

accurate corners, and permanency.

For hand piecing and appliqu,

make templates the exact size

finished pieces will be (without

seam allowances). For piecing, this

means tracing the patterns dashed

lines.

For machine piecing, make

templates that include seam

allowances by tracing the patterns

solid and dashed lines onto the

template plastic.

For easy reference, mark each

template with its letter

designation, grain line (if noted on

the pattern), and block name. Cut

out the traced shapes on their

outside lines. Verify each

templates shape and size by

placing it over its printed pattern.

Templates must be accurate;

errors, however small, will

compound many times as you

assemble a quilt. To checktemplates accuracy, make a test

block before cutting the fabric

pieces for an entire quilt.

Use TemplaesTo mark on fabric, use a pencil,

white dressmakers pencil, chalk,

or a special fabric marker thatmakes a thin, accurate line. Do not

use a ballpoint or ink pen; it may

bleed if washed. Test all marking

tools on a fabric scrap before

using them.

To make pieces for hand piecing

or appliqu, place a template

facedown on the wrong side of the

fabric and trace. Then reposition

the template at least 12" away from

the previous tracing (Diagram 1),

trace again, and repeat. The lines

you trace on the fabric are sewing

lines. Mark cutting lines 14" away

from the sewing lines, or estimate

the distance by eye when cutting

out the pieces with scissors. For

hand piecing, add a 14" seam

allowance; for hand appliqu, add a316" seam allowance.

Because templates used to make

pieces for machine piecing have

seam allowances included, you can

use common tracing lines for

efficient cutting. Place a template

facedown on the wrong side of the

fabric and trace. Then reposition

the template without a space

between it and the previous tracing

(Diagram 2); trace again and

repeat. Using a rotary cutter and

ruler, cut pieces out, cutting

precisely on the drawn lines.

A

DIAGRAM 1

B

DIAGRAM 2

Make and Use Templaes

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